Gomphrena globosa 'Audray White'
Overview
Uses: Annual borders, cottage gardens, cutting gardens, dried-flower crafts, pollinator habitats, and container plantings.
Benefits: Pure white, globe-shaped bracts add brightness and texture to the garden. Excellent for fresh or dried arrangements, long-blooming, easy to grow, and highly attractive to pollinators.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 – 11 (grown as an annual in colder zones)
Life Cycle: Tender perennial (grown as a warm-season annual outside Zones 9–11)
Sun: Full Sun
Mature Height: ~24"
Mature Width: ~12"
Bloom Season: Early Summer through Fall
Growth Rate: Fast
Summary
Gomphrena globosa 'Audray White' is a bright, low-maintenance annual known for its crisp, white bracts that seem to glow in sunlight. These long-lasting “everlasting” blooms dry beautifully, keeping their color and form for months. Perfect for gardeners who love texture, contrast, and dependable summer color.
Compact yet vigorous, this variety thrives in full sun and heat, making it ideal for borders, containers, and cut-flower use. It’s also a favorite among bees and butterflies—bringing both beauty and life to the garden.
Care
Gomphrena globosa 'Audray White' Care
Plant after all danger of frost when soil and air temperatures are above 50°F. Choose a sunny site with well-draining soil; Gomphrena thrives in heat and tolerates dry conditions once established.
Water to establish, then maintain consistent but moderate moisture. Avoid overwatering, as the plant prefers drier conditions. Feed every 4–6 weeks with a balanced slow release fertilizer for best flowering performance.
Pinch back young plants to encourage branching and a fuller habit. Deadhead or harvest regularly to promote continuous blooms. In windy sites, light staking can help keep stems upright.
Size
Size of Gomphrena 'Audray White' for Sale Online
Our Gomphrena globosa 'Audray White' plants are greenhouse-grown and shipped in healthy condition, ready to flourish in your garden. For current sizing and availability, please contact us.
Size of Gomphrena 'Audray White' When Mature
Expect plants to grow about 24" tall and 12" wide at maturity, forming compact mounds covered in globe-shaped blooms from summer through frost.
Additional Information
Is Gomphrena globosa 'Audray White' a perennial or an annual?
It’s a tender perennial in USDA Zones 9–11, but in most regions, it’s grown as a warm-season annual that completes its life cycle before frost.
Is it good for cut and dried flowers?
Yes—Gomphrena is renowned for its “everlasting” blooms. Harvest when bracts are fully colored and hang to dry in a warm, airy space. The color remains crisp and bright for months.
Does it attract pollinators?
Absolutely. Bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects love its nectar-rich blooms throughout the growing season.
Can it be grown in containers?
Yes. It performs beautifully in containers when given full sun and well-draining soil. Water regularly during heat spells for continuous bloom.
Is Gomphrena toxic?
No—Gomphrena globosa is non-toxic to humans and pets. It’s even regarded as edible in some cultures and valued for its antioxidant properties.
